At Kalamazoo Housing Advocates (KHA) we are breaking the cycle of generational homelessness in Kalamazoo County by helping unhoused and unstably housed individuals and families to secure and retain their homes in the long term.
Our mission is to support, educate and advocate with those who are unhoused and/or in housing that is unstable, in collaboration with landlords and community partners.
Working from the belief that Housing is a Human Right, our vision is to cultivate a community where everyone has the tools to secure and sustain safe and affordable housing.
- Enable clients to secure safe and affordable housing.
- Prevent evictions by mediating conflicts and resolving disputes with landlords.
- Partner with local nonprofits, agencies, and landlords to prevent evictions, promote positive tenant-landlord relationships and reduce the risk of homelessness.
- Coach tenants on best practices for successful renting.
- Educate landlords about the challenges faced by the unhoused to reduce stigma and encourage renting to those with a history of homelessness.
- Raise community awareness to foster understanding and support.
- Advocate for our clients with landlords, agencies and other resources.
- Engage policymakers to promote fair housing policies, and the recognition of housing as a fundamental human right.
- Acknowledge landlords as pivotal in ending homelessness and work collaboratively to foster mutual understanding.
Our Mission and Vision
Our mission is to support, educate and advocate with those who are unhoused or in housing that is unstable
Our Values
We treat each and every client as a person deserving of love, compassion and respect. We operate from the belief that
Our Approach
Using the proven “Housing First” model, we focus on ensuring that clients retain their homes or move into safe housing
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
We’re committed to helping you live your best life. Our promise is to champion diversity, build an inclusive culture, and do our part to create a more equitable world.
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